Dr. Joseph Turcillo Jr.

To Joe´s Family:

Your obituary is marvelous & touching and I´m so sorry that I´m seeing this so late, but still wanted to leave a tribute which I hope you´ll see.

My Father Frank Buono from Garfield NJ was good friends with Joe at Garfield High & Fairleigh, Dickinson University. I was lucky enough to attend a dinner with Dad honoring Joe after he received the Garfield high school Hall of Fame award, and it was a very memorable evening with Joe at the head of our table. He even invited the Garfield high school cheerleaders to join us that evening!

Joe loved telling our family that my Dad helped him with bio & organic chemistry in school, which he said was key to achieving his goal of becoming a doctor. He was always so grateful & so much fun, visiting with us several times in Garfield over the years.

After my Dad passed in 2007, Joe would often kindly call my Mom to check in. We talked with him together about his great book, which we enjoyed, and he sent us photos of events he ran in Malibu like his jazz festival. Mom & I used to call him from Barcelona´s on Harrison Avenue in Garfield where he grew up to say hello.

Dad visited Joe in CA while he was there for business and enjoyed Joe taking him out for drives in his expensive sports cars.

Joe came to our house too over the years and always had such interesting stories to share, and he told the best jokes that always made my Parents laugh out loud. He was one in a million & will be missed. I hope & pray that they´re all laughing together in Heaven with Joe´s Mom who he loved telling us about & other precious family members. Deepest condolences,

Lora Buono & Family
Garfield, NJ
[email protected]

1/10/2025

So sorry to hear of Dr. Turcillo's passing. He was such a kind soul - a humanitarian. We so appreciate all he did during his time at MEND, giving so much to people in need. May he fly with the angels! So grateful to have known him. Sincere condolences to his family and all who loved him from everyone at MEND.

My deepest condolences to the Turcillo family of on the passing of Dr. Joe Turcillo.

Lisa, I just became aware that you were in search of an Italian singer to pay tribute to the memory of your beloved father in song and perform at his memorial service. Please pardon me for not knowing this sooner.

If you would still like, I would be honored to pay homage to Joe, by singing his favorite Sinatra song, perhaps, some Pavarotti, Neapolitan or even the enigmatic 'Godfather' song (sung in its original Sicilian) at a different place or family gathering of your choosing.

With utmost respect, I humbly offer my singing at your service.

In Memoriam,

Hugo Castillo,
operatic Italian crossover tenor
https://youtu.be/hQQIMxTEQJY

Joe, you will be remembered by many for your accomplishments, I will mostly cherish our warm hearted friendship. It was a privilege to have known you. May you Rest In Peace.
Condolences to the family.
Che la terra ti sia lieve.

Joe Turcillo, Jr was a wonderfully giving and intelligent Human Being. Our City of Hope Board of Governors was blessed to have Joe as a Member for so many years. Joe will always live on in the progress his COH Board of Governors research investments have made and will keep making. My loving wishes for comfort and peace go to Joe's Spirit, and his family and other friends.

Doctor Joe will be fondly remembered by all his Canadian cousins. Along with family, they were always fantastic hosts to all of us. We will always cherish that time together and although we didn't see each often, he will always be remembered by us. RIP Doctor Joe and the world will miss you! Love your Canadian Cousins!

Worked with Dr Turcillo in our time. May he Rest In Peace knowing he did good work.